Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

CK54128P

Position Title

Plumbing, HVAC & Gas Inspector

No. of Staff Required

1

Position Type

FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

N/A

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Division

Planning, Climate Action & Development Services (DV144)

Department

Development Services (DP148)

Department Name

Branch

Inspections & Plan Checks (BR149)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Gas Inspector reviews plans and conducts on-site inspections of plumbing, heating and gas installations, as well as sprinkler and fire suppression systems for compliance with Provincial codes, City bylaws and policies. The complexity of the project is based on Plumbing certification through the Building Officials of British Columbia.

Duties - Union

• Prior to permits being issued, reviews and approves plans and drawings of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional heating/mechanical, plumbing and gas installations, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, City bylaws and policies.

• Conducts on-site inspections of gas, heating, ventilation, sprinkler and fire suppression systems during various stages of construction of buildings.

• Conducts on-site plumbing inspections on all types of buildings that align with the requirements of the Building act and BOABC during various stages of construction of buildings

• Explains various code/bylaw requirements, provides field problem-solving, technical expertise, advice and direction to contractors, owners, agents, and project managers regarding specific measures needed to efficiently achieve and expedite compliance with applicable provincial codes and City bylaws (i.e. Gas Code, Plumbing Code, NFPA Standard, Fire and Building Code, City Bylaws, etc.)

• Investigates complaints regarding bylaw infractions, unsafe sites or no permit(s),

• Issues stop work orders where serious potential code violations, public safety hazards or other project irregularities are evident; informs the Supervisor of the decision in a timely fashion to address sensitive public relations implications.

• Responds to various inquiries and provides guidance to the public, engineers, developers, the Fire Department, Bylaws and Water Utility Engineering.

• Completes various reports and updates computerized databases and statistics.

Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

• Trade Ticket as a Plumber or Sheet Metal Mechanic

• Trade Ticket as a BC Gasfitter

• Level 2 Plumbing through the Building Officials of British Columbia; Level 1 may be considered

• Experience

• BC Driver’s License – Class 5

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

• Communication Excellence
• Decision Making
• Service Excellence
• Problem Solving
• Computer Literacy

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on May 20, 2026.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

Additional Hiring Information

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

Starts at $53.99 per hour with a 2-step progression to $57.25 per hour for a Level II

Posting Date

05/13/2026

Closing Date

05/26/2026

Days of Work

Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day

7

Hours of Work

7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Work Location

CITY HALL

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1

• Other Document 2

• Other Document 3